Moving Beyond the Obstetrical Dilemma Hypothesis: Birth, Weaning and Infant Care in the Plio-Pleistocene

2019 ◽  
pp. 173-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
April Nowell ◽  
Helen Kurki
Keyword(s):  
Infant Care

Infant day care and infant-care leaves: A policy vacuum.

1983 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Zigler ◽  
Susan Muenchow
Keyword(s):  
Day Care ◽  
Infant Care

Infant care among mothers in Central and Eastern Provinces of Saudi Arabia, 2017

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muneerah Aljumah ◽  
Nourah Alduhiem ◽  
Hajer Alkreedees ◽  
Fatma Bashraheel ◽  
Zahra Jaffal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infant Care

scholarly journals Traditional food taboos and practices during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and infant care of Zulu women in northern KwaZulu-Natal

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mmbulaheni Ramulondi ◽  
Helene de Wet ◽  
Nontuthuko Rosemary Ntuli
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Traditional Food ◽  
Food Taboos ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Postpartum Recovery

Abstract Background Traditional practices and beliefs influence and support the behavior of women during pregnancy and childbirth in different parts of the world. Not much research has been conducted to examine whether and how cultural traditions continue to shape maternity experiences of Zulu women. The aim of this study is to establish the extent at which women in certain rural communities adhere to traditional food taboos and practices during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and infants feeding, in comparison to what is recommended by health care workers. Methods A survey was conducted in the rural northern KwaZulu-Natal between 2017 and 2020. A total of 140 women between the ages of 18 and 90 years were interviewed and they were chosen purposively based on their experiences in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infant care, and their willingness to share the knowledge. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results Most (64%) of the participants said that they adhered to these cultural food taboos and practices. The most common foods avoided were certain fruits [mango, naartjie, orange, papaya, and peach], butternut, eggs, sweets (sugar, commercial juice, sweet food, and honey), chili, ice, and alcohol. The most recommended foods during pregnancy were leafy vegetables, fruits (except the avoided ones), liver, and fish. For postpartum recovery, women mostly consumed soft porridge, all fruits and vegetables, beetroot, and tea. Food not allowed for children younger than 2 years included meat, sugar and sweets, and chewable foods. Conclusion Differences on food taboos and practices between participants who received formal education and those who did not received it were insignificant. The beliefs about the detrimental effects of some foods were not backed up by scientific research. Restriction of some orange/yellow colored fruits during pregnancy that are rich in vitamin A and/or C may affect daily requirements of these micronutrients, and the foods recommended during pregnancy and postpartum period would not provide all the essential nutrients required for successful pregnancy. However, some of the food taboos would protect women from unhealthy eating. Our findings provide a basis for developing culturally appropriate nutritional mediation programs for Zulu women with a view to provide effective nutritional counseling.

Factors Affecting Infant Care in the Kipsigis

1985 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Borgerhoff Mulder ◽  
Maryanna Milton
Keyword(s):  
Infant Care ◽  
Factors Affecting

Harnessing mobile technology to deliver evidence-based maternal-infant care

2021 ◽  
pp. 101206
Author(s):  
Deepak Chawla ◽  
Anu Thukral ◽  
Praveen Kumar ◽  
Ashok Deorari
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Evidence Based

scholarly journals Infant care practices and parent uptake of safe sleep messages: a cross-sectional survey in Queensland, Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roni Cole ◽  
Jeanine Young ◽  
Lauren Kearney ◽  
John M. D. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Infant Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Safe Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Practices

INFANT CARE: A GOOD START FOR MENTAL HEALTH

1988 ◽  
Vol 77 (s344) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
HARRIET FORSIUS
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Infant Care

Infant-care Behavior of Non-reproductive Helpers in a Communal-care Primate, the Cotton-top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus)

Ethology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzette D. Tardif ◽  
Robert L. Carson ◽  
Barbara L. Gangaware
Keyword(s):  
Infant Care ◽  
Saguinus Oedipus ◽  
Care Behavior
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